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Quiet discrimination in Iowa housing mirrors Birmingham violence
The piece argues northern prejudice sustains segregation while noting Birmingham's church bombing and legal desegregation. It calls on readers to confront their own biases, stressing that prejudice exists in the north and must be addressed to prevent future harm.
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Iowa
South
Birmingham
Alabama
U.S. Supreme Court
Invasion of Cuba Seen as Solution to Elections
Optimists argue that an invasion to seize power in Cuba could enable a brief takeover, then honest elections and better leadership. They warn against trusting promises and fear future rulers may still be swayed by communists or elites, hoping for genuine gains without confiscation.
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Cuba
Castro
United States
Caracas
Venezuela
America
Louis Leakey
Mary
Readers Digest
Africa
Buy into farming despite no college or license needed
An Iowa State University study of 860 high school farm boys shows land and capital as the main gatekeepers to farming. Family net worth correlates with farming plans, as 72 percent expect family help and farm dreamers come from wealthier families.
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ISU
Iowa
Iowa State University
Double standard in U S policy on Cuba and Soviet aid
Paul A. Fine argues in the Congressional Record that the administration hypocritically criticizes Britain for selling buses and spare parts to Cuba while approving substantial wheat sales to Russia and other Iron Curtain nations. He contends two standards on communism erode U S credibility and confuse Americans.
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Paul A. Fine
New York
Congressional Record
Cuba
State Department
Russia
Bulgaria
Iron Curtain
Letters on Civil Rights and Government Power in Pella
A reader from Pella critiques a Goldwater editorial on Civil Rights, arguing big government fears ignore government programs like farm supports and dam projects. The letter defends individual responsibility and free enterprise, urging honest questions and citing a $1 million community high school and a Christian school system built without tax support as examples.
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Barry Goldwater
Pella
Red Rock Dam
America
F. J
Government overreach in labor policy sparks debate
Dr George S Benson argues federal non discrimination laws unemployment compensation and minimum wage policies push workers out of the labor market. He criticizes 82 cent or hour minimums and work-week cuts as misguided and calls for less federal intervention and more private initiative to curb unemployment. He warns against retirement at 50 for automated jobs and urges altruism and independence. He sees labor leaders proposing make work and greater Uncle Sam involvement as worsening conditions.
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Uncle Sam
Threats to freedom rise in modern political dialogue
A persuasive tract warns that socialism and civil rights legislation threaten constitutional liberty. It questions property, taxation, and speech limits, urging a conservative movement, tax repeal, and civic activism to preserve free enterprise and religious values. It contrasts secular theories with Biblical truth and cautions against perceived atheistic or communist indoctrination.
Anemia the hidden cause of tiredness and illness
The article explains that persistent fatigue often signals anemia rather than simple tiredness. It highlights how anemia harms health if untreated, notes its prevalence among babies and pregnant women, and warns that symptoms may mask underlying diseases from kidney to cancer. It urges seeing a doctor rather than self treatment.
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